Description
Elevate canned tuna with fresh herbs and melty cheddar in this Low FODMAP Herbed Tuna Melt Sandwich. This easy recipe uses just 8 ingredients and can be ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 English muffins, sliced in half (or 2 to 4 slices of low FODMAP bread, depending on recommended serving size) // notes 1 & 2
- 1 (5-ounce) can tuna packed in olive oil, drained // note 3
- ¼ cup mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives (or 2 teaspoons dried chives)
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (or ½ teaspoon dried parsley)
- 2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried basil)
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese // note 4
- ½ medium Roma tomato, thinly sliced into 4 slices
Instructions
- Move oven rack to 4-6 inches below broiler. Turn on the broiler.
- Toast the bottom halves of the English muffins (or 2 slices of bread). Transfer the toasted bread to an ungreased broiler-safe baking sheet or broiler pan.
- In a small bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise, chives, parsley, and basil. Add salt and pepper, and adjust seasonings to taste.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until well-mixed.
- Divide the tuna mixture evenly onto the toasted bread.
- Broil the open-faced tuna sandwiches for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the tuna is warm. Cooking times are suggestions based on what works in my kitchen. To minimize the risk of burnt cheese, I recommend starting with less cooking time and adding time as needed.
- Meanwhile, toast the remaining 2 English muffin halves (or 2 slices of bread).
- Remove the tuna melts from the oven. Top each half with 2 tomato slices and a just-toasted English muffin half. Cool slightly before enjoying warm.
Storage: Best enjoyed warm just after preparing.
Equipment
measuring cups and measuring spoons
Buy Now →Notes
Note: This recipe was tested with Canyon Bakehouse Gluten-Free English Muffins and Food For Life Brown Rice English Muffins. 2025 Update: Canyon Bakehouse now contains honey and may no longer be low FODMAP. Food For Life still appears to use low FODMAP ingredients. Wheat-based English muffins have also now been tested, and 1 muffin per serving falls within low FODMAP limits.
Note 2: The Food For Life English muffin has a denser, chewier texture. My best recommendation for preparing the Food For Life English Muffins is to microwave the frozen muffins for 20-40 seconds until just thawed enough to slice in half. Toast and serve as soon as possible. These get chewier the longer they sit.
Note 3: Water-packed canned tuna may be substituted. Some water-packed canned tuna products contain vegetable broth which may include higher FODMAP ingredients. Many people tolerate small amounts of FODMAPs. If concerned, choose tuna packed in oil or a water-packed canned tuna made without vegetable broth.
Note 4: Another low FODMAP cheese or non-dairy cheese substitute can be substituted. I like and use Daiya Cheddar-style Shreds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Broil
- Cuisine: American